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David, Hal, 1921-2012

He was President and distinguished member of ASCAP's Board of Directors, Chairman Emeritus of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and recipient of its inaugural Visionary Leadership Award, and was honored as Ambassador by the Hal David - His Magic Moments Society of Composers and Lyricists. Legendary lyricist Hal David expressed his celebration of life and love in all of the beautiful poetry of his classic songs. In her recently released book, Hal David: His Magic Moments, his widow Eunice David celebrates this unique and modest man who left such rich legacy for lovers, giving them the words which express the great themes of their own lives. Memorable anecdotes include how Hal came to write some of his most iconic songs, all set within the span of their world-wide travels and historic events. This beautiful novel covers their magical twenty-five years of marriage, which all began with a simple game of tennis.
Composer
Bacharach, Burt
Lyricist
David, Hal, 1921-2012